I was wavering rather or not I wanted to do the first service but after reading a few post decided to tackle it. It was far easier than I thought and I checked off each item listed in the book for this change. I couldn't check the codes or the belt tension but all the rest. I am thankful I have a Handylift. When I finished I walked into the house and told my wife that my Handylift was the second best purchase I have ever made. She said, "What was your first?" Without hesitation I said, "Your wedding ring." Right answer!
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bboley
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Might want to get the belt tension checked, I just had my first service done today on my F3s and my belt was at 600n. The range for the belt as shown below is 900n to 1200n. My belt was reset to 900n as seems to be the recommended tension around the forums to prevent bearing and sprocket issues.
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[TR]
[TD]1330cc All Models (2014-2015)[/TD]
[TD]Min[/TD]
[TD]Spec[/TD]
[TD]Max[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Newtons - Wheel Elevated[/TD]
[TD]900n[/TD]
[TD]1050n[/TD]
[TD]1200n[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Pound Force - Wheel Elevated - Krikit II[/TD]
[TD]202 lbs.[/TD]
[TD]236 lbs.[/TD]
[TD]270 lbs.[/TD]
[/TR]
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Ps Great answer
hyea:
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[TR]
[TD]1330cc All Models (2014-2015)[/TD]
[TD]Min[/TD]
[TD]Spec[/TD]
[TD]Max[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Newtons - Wheel Elevated[/TD]
[TD]900n[/TD]
[TD]1050n[/TD]
[TD]1200n[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Pound Force - Wheel Elevated - Krikit II[/TD]
[TD]202 lbs.[/TD]
[TD]236 lbs.[/TD]
[TD]270 lbs.[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Ps Great answer
hyea:
Chupaca
New member
Well....
Not to go against the chart and it's publisher but that is somewhat higher than most are using on the krikit....
Most do let the dealer do the first service just for that reason....the buds readout giving any codes that could be an issue and having it registered that the spyder was checked after initial break in. You can run by your dealer and have them hook it up and see if there were stored codes most of which you may never see....:banghead: only buds knows.....congrats on doing the service as complete as you did....:2thumbs: some just change the oil....
Not to go against the chart and it's publisher but that is somewhat higher than most are using on the krikit....
Most do let the dealer do the first service just for that reason....the buds readout giving any codes that could be an issue and having it registered that the spyder was checked after initial break in. You can run by your dealer and have them hook it up and see if there were stored codes most of which you may never see....:banghead: only buds knows.....congrats on doing the service as complete as you did....:2thumbs: some just change the oil....
BLUEKNIGHT911
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Preventing - bearing & sprocket issues ....... means a lower belt setting ......not a higher one !!!!...........So your DEALER just went the other way - made it higher :banghead::banghead::banghead:..............Mike :thumbup:Might want to get the belt tension checked, I just had my first service done today on my F3s and my belt was at 600n. The range for the belt as shown below is 900n to 1200n. My belt was reset to 900n as seems to be the recommended tension around the forums to prevent bearing and sprocket issues.
[TABLE="class: cms_table_cms_table"]
[TR]
[TD]1330cc All Models (2014-2015)[/TD]
[TD]Min[/TD]
[TD]Spec[/TD]
[TD]Max[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Newtons - Wheel Elevated[/TD]
[TD]900n[/TD]
[TD]1050n[/TD]
[TD]1200n[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Pound Force - Wheel Elevated - Krikit II[/TD]
[TD]202 lbs.[/TD]
[TD]236 lbs.[/TD]
[TD]270 lbs.[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Ps Great answer
Sarge707
Active member
202 is VERY high for an F3- Mine is 160 with the wheel on the ground and I have No vibration Unless I'm at about 72-73 MPH (Which I do Rarely Here in New England because it can cost me $$$) Tension at 160 on the ground Is Much More Beneficial to your belt and Gears than 202?? Its Your Roadster.
spyderCodes
Member
The strain gauge measurement of the Krikit II and the inferred measurement of the Gates Sonic are actually two different methods that cannot be equated.
If in doubt, IMHO go with the Gates Sonic measurement, it is by far more accurate and it is the method specified by those who made the bike and the belt.
If in doubt, IMHO go with the Gates Sonic measurement, it is by far more accurate and it is the method specified by those who made the bike and the belt.
jcthorne
Well-known member
Might want to get the belt tension checked, I just had my first service done today on my F3s and my belt was at 600n. The range for the belt as shown below is 900n to 1200n. My belt was reset to 900n as seems to be the recommended tension around the forums to prevent bearing and sprocket issues.
[TABLE="class: cms_table_cms_table"]
[TR]
[TD]1330cc All Models (2014-2015)[/TD]
[TD]Min[/TD]
[TD]Spec[/TD]
[TD]Max[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Newtons - Wheel Elevated[/TD]
[TD]900n[/TD]
[TD]1050n[/TD]
[TD]1200n[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Pound Force - Wheel Elevated - Krikit II[/TD]
[TD]202 lbs.[/TD]
[TD]236 lbs.[/TD]
[TD]270 lbs.[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Ps Great answer
That is outdated information and does not apply to the F3
spyderCodes
Member
The Gates Sonic Meter 508C (I think that is the model) is what BRP had recommended in all their service manuals.
The BRP part number is 529 036 115
It's pricey unless you can find a Going Out of Business dealer like I did.
Gates Meter
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GaryTheBadger
New member
Here's a new-in-box Gates, starting at $125:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gates-507C-...346596?hash=item2a70198324:g:RqIAAOSwgmJXzcbi
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gates-507C-...346596?hash=item2a70198324:g:RqIAAOSwgmJXzcbi
_..stiffler..
New member
300N+- 100N 2015 Spyder F3
BRP Service Bulletin (TST) dated 9/18/2015
A picture of this bulletin is on Spyderlovers somewhere - PM me your email address and I can send you pdf file of same.
There may be a later bulletin but this is what my dealer used on my F3 - 11/2015 timeframe.
BRP Service Bulletin (TST) dated 9/18/2015
A picture of this bulletin is on Spyderlovers somewhere - PM me your email address and I can send you pdf file of same.
There may be a later bulletin but this is what my dealer used on my F3 - 11/2015 timeframe.
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spyderCodes
Member
Good find.
I paid $200.00 for mine, but I think it was worth it.
It will be interesting to see where this tops out.
jcthorne
Well-known member
That is an auction starting price, not a selling price. Those sonic meters are $600 plus. The kricket works just fine.
jcthorne
Well-known member
So JC if you don't normally drive around 73 MPH would you still set it at approximately 68 pounds?
Thanks, Rick
MurrayBrown
New member
Well Done!
I haven't had the nerve to try the oil/filter change yet, even with just over 24,000 kms in just over a year of ownership. My theory is that if anything goes wrong, I can know with certainty that all of the work has been done by the dealer, albeit at some pricey charges. Next July I feel I'll have the "guts" to try some service myself. I would strongly suggest that you have the belt checked by the dealer, though. That is a very important piece to not have operating correctly. And .. as for your RIGHT answer to your wife, Well Done!
I haven't had the nerve to try the oil/filter change yet, even with just over 24,000 kms in just over a year of ownership. My theory is that if anything goes wrong, I can know with certainty that all of the work has been done by the dealer, albeit at some pricey charges. Next July I feel I'll have the "guts" to try some service myself. I would strongly suggest that you have the belt checked by the dealer, though. That is a very important piece to not have operating correctly. And .. as for your RIGHT answer to your wife, Well Done!
jcthorne
Well-known member
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